This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born April 18, 1862, in Northumberland County, PADied April 7, 1925

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of PennsylvaniaNominated by William H. Taft on February 20, 1911, to a seat vacated by Robert W. Archbald. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1911, and received commission on March 2, 1911. Service terminated on April 7, 1925, due to death.